Botox Treatment

Botox Treatment is successfully used in the treatment of hyperdynamic wrinkles (wrinkles caused by the movement of muscles) on the entire face and neck, especially the upper 1/3 of the face. This medicine is produced by Clostridium botilinum, a bacterium; It blocks the muscles and prevents them from contracting. The effect of the drug on the target muscles begins within 24-48 hours. The effect of the drug lasts for an average of 6 months.

To whom is Botox not applied?

During Botox treatment, those who have any neuromuscular disease (myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, etc.), those who use aminoglycosides or drugs that disrupt neuromuscular transmission (penicillin, quinine, calcium channel blockers), those who have bleeding disorders or use anticoagulant drugs, and those who are hypersensitive to any component of the drug. This medicine should not be used in people with sensitivity. Although no adverse events related to pregnancy have been reported, the application should be avoided in pregnant and breastfeeding women. This medicine should not be applied if there is an active infection in the application area.

What should be taken into consideration after application?

After drug administration, it is necessary to stay in an upright position for 2-4 hours to prevent dispersion. In short, you should not sleep. It is necessary to avoid trauma such as rubbing or rubbing the injection areas for 24 hours after the procedure.

What are the side effects of Botox?

Side effects rarely develop after Botox application. When performed by an untrained and non-specialist physician, some undesirable situations may occur. Among these, the most common are ptosis (drooping eyelid), laxity of the lower eyelid, dry eye, headache, difficulty in speaking and inability to whistle. To avoid these undesirable effects, it is necessary to apply low doses in concentrated solutions to the target muscle mass.